US Bridges

US-41 over Pennyrile Parkway

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · .3 MI S of Ky 351 Ntrch · Structure no. 051B00112N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,414
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 over Pennyrile Parkway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-41 over Pennyrile Parkway in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,414 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,655 by 2034. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesUS-41
CrossesPennyrile Parkway
Location.3 MI S of Ky 351 Ntrch
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates37.825, -87.56556
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,414 (2014)
Projected traffic2,655 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 over Pennyrile Parkway built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 over Pennyrile Parkway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US-41 over Pennyrile Parkway carry?

About 2,414 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-41 over Pennyrile Parkway?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 over Pennyrile Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.